University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Water security risks and coping mechanisms among sedentarized pastoralists in Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study was conducted in Isiolo Sub-County of Isiolo County. Underpinned by cross-sectional design, the study investigated water security risks and coping mechanisms among sedentarized pastoralists in Isiolo County. The ... -
Exploring the evidence of a closed Universe: Is there a possible crisis for Cosmology?
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Factors influencing the growth of entrepreneurship among persons with disabilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Entrepreneurship is increasingly attracting significant attention globally as an appropriate intervention for improving the livelihoods owing to its potential for self-employment and economic growth. There are many persons ... -
Sign Language gesture recognition using machine learning on the Edge
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There are approximately over 360 million people globally living with a hearing disability; partially or completely deaf. In order to communicate, these people use sign language. Like any spoken language, sign language has ... -
Adoption of agile methodology in ICT software projects in Kenyan Insurance Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Since the early 2000s, numerous businesses have used agile techniques in order to accelerate their return on investment and enhance their capacity to adapt to changing market conditions. Purpose The purpose ... -
The influence of Fair-Trade practices on the export performance of World Fair Trade Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of fair-trade practices on export performance of world fair trade organization members in Kenya, with the specific objectives being to investigate the influence of; ... -
Use of artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance fraud detection in the Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Fraud is among the most menacing problems with which every human society grapples, given the devastating impact on the effects. This practice refers to the deliberate use of false information to swindle another individual ... -
A study of solar variability and its effects on Earth’s Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Sun provides nearly all of the energy that drives the Earth’s climate system. Although understanding the effects of solar variability on Earth’s climatic change remains one of the most puzzling questions that have ... -
Fractional factorial designs which allow estimation up to three factor interactions
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this project we focus on the construction of partially duplicated fractional factorial designs. Factors involved in these designs are at two levels. In the first part of this work we discuss partially duplicated ... -
The role of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of Real Estate firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to evaluate the part entrepreneurship orientation is facilitating in the performance of real estate companies in Nairobi. The theoretical foundation was based on two key entrepreneurship theories that ... -
The determination of variability in type ii and iii experiments of improved yields
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal is to determine the variability of yields in Type II and III agricultural experiments involving improved yields in Murangiri, Kenya, while determining an appropriate model that explains this variability. In this ... -
Technoloological innovation and competitive advantage of Deposit taking savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of technological innovation on competitive advantage among DT SACCOs in Nairobi City County. The adoption of technological innovation by the deposit-taking Sacco’s was ... -
Assessing the accuracy of presumptive distal femoral cuts in the conduct of conventional total knee replacement in Kenyan patients with end stage osteoarthritis of the knee
(East African Orthopaedic Journal, 2021-10-18)Background: Total Knee Replacements in our setting are performed using conventional techniques. This involves use of an intramedullary rod and jig to perform the Distal Femoral Cut (DFC). Ideally the magnitude of the ... -
Organizational factors influencing occupational safety and health practices: a comparative study of new Kenya Cooperative Creameries and Daima Dairy
(University of Nairobi, 2021)All organizations have a moral and legal duty to protect the wellbeing, health and safety of workers. Despite the enactment of the OSH Act in 2007, with aim of preventing OSH related accidents/injuries/illnesses at all ... -
Investigating the Knowledge and Attitudes towards Plastic Pollution among the Youth in Nairobi, Kenya
(MPDI, 2021-10-22)Kenya has made many attempts to regulate the production of single-use plastics through partial bans and the imposition of hefty taxes. Whereas government initiatives are crucial to resolving single-use plastic pollution, ... -
Using the African Digital Health Library for Cancer Control: Dissemination of African Cancer Research Output
(UON, 2021)Access to published literature on cancer in Africa is problematic – especially locally produced cancer research information. A digital health library, such as the one being implemented in five African countries provides ... -
Use Of Electronic Resources By Postgraduate Users in Kenyan Selected Academic Libraries
(UON, 2021)Electronic resources have presented many benefits alongside challenges to information consumers. The advent of new technologies facilitates virtual resource sharing by diverse users compared to print resources. However, ... -
Essays on Child Health Disparities in Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The United Nations has identified equity in health as a marker of overall development. Disparities abound in almost every facet in Nigeria, but disparities in the health sector, especially child health (i.e. child health ... -
The contribution of trust in quality groundnuts seed selection and sourcing among small-holder farmers in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on the contribution of trust in quality groundnuts seedselection and sourcing among small holder farmers in Uganda. The study documents the role of trust in farmer’s (male/female) ... -
Land readjustment strategy in Slum redevelopment using Gis. Case study: Mzambarauni Slum in Mtwapa, Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The developing world is facing rapid urbanization which has led to the proliferation of slums in most of the urban areas. Many models and strategies have been tried in the attempt to redevelop slums. This study demonstrates ...
